No Time to Eat
Mark 6:30-56

Looking at me, you’ll find this hard to believe, but I don’t miss many meals. (Insert laughter here.) Still, like you I have those days when I get busy and can’t stop to grab a bite. Which means I approach the next meal like I’ve been on a hunger strike.

Jesus’ schedule was always hectic. Even when he tried to get away, people found him. They were so busy, Jesus and his disciples “had no leisure even to eat.” That’s why Jesus takes them on a boat ride to a desolate place for rest and refreshment. Where they were soon found.

Word spread, and thousands of people flocked to Jesus. And with compassion, Jesus taught them and miraculously fed them with the fish and bread.

But what about the twelve? By the time the day was done, they were even hungrier and wearier. When would they experience the compassion of Jesus?

“What about me?” you may ask. You love Jesus and love people. You care, serve, and give. And you get weary and hungry.

Two words: twelve baskets.

Jesus had not forgotten the disciples and their need. His compassion for the masses did not eclipse his care for the twelve.

Jesus has not forgotten you. He who works through you to care for others cares for you. He will refresh your soul. Take your rest in him.